Newcomer

Hey guys, wanted to send a quick update on my first round since I started my training. Before I start, I am very aware that this will take time, and by no means did I expect to see any progress over night.

But with that said, I did pretty decent. I play in a league that plays 9 holes, and I shot a 53, which is a pretty standard score for me(it's a tough course) but when you consider all the changes my swing is going through, it's really good IMO. My shots varied a lot, and I even had a few of the dreaded "S word" shots, which I never have! Very strange, but I also used to be very toe biased, so I would naturally hit more towards the heel to compensate, and now I may need to line up closer to the toe(actually I know this is true, because there were ball marks WAY down on the heel/hosel area of my clubs after...)

I also hit a few BEAUTIFUL iron shots, including one to long par 3, which I ended up making par on :)

I think one of my biggest issues was I was playing golf swing and not golf. With all the work I did this week, it was really hard to keep technical thoughts out of my head while swinging, which is never a good recipe for me.

But all in all, nice round for me, and I look forward to continuing my journey.

Thanks so much for the info Tom!

I am a very regimented person by nature, so a "steps 1-10, etc" guide is very helpful.

Also, I definitely love the idea of quarterly "check ups" via video swing analysis. You might remember, you did one for me last summer. I recently reviewed it, and it was a great refresher for me.

I have a 9 hole round this afternoon(I play in a weekly league) and I'm decided to unleash the flying wedge on my golfing buddies! Best drill name ever..

Cheer!

Welcome back, @Julian !! Let's make it work this time. Here's some preliminary advice to help you get off to a good start towards the Land of Ball Striking Bliss:

1) Regardless of a member's skill level, this swing necessitates a complete reboot for someone transitioning from a shift & lift swing (which is typically the case), and therefore it is imperative that one take sufficient time to ensure that the fundamental components are mastered. From the ground up there is nothing superfluous in the Stack & Tilt swing - in other words, everything with a purpose, and a purpose for everything. (For example, contrary to shift & lift where you may be taught to keep your trail foot perpendicular to the target line as a means of "creating resistance" in your trail side, in S&T we flare both feet out 10-20 degrees in order to facilitate a free flowing, inclined hip and shoulder turn.) I cannot emphasize this enough, as frustrations predominantly occur when students jump ahead in the curriculum without properly dedicating themselves to the foundational base upon which our consistently repeatable, powerful, low maintenance swing must be built. Chapter 1 of the Golf Swing Simplified program (GSS) and Part I of Get Out & Go Play (GOGP) both address this.

2a) GSS: One of the many great things about this swing is that you can achieve solid ball striking even at the most basic levels. This is why I oftentimes will suggest that students park themselves on Chapter 2 of the GSS course for an extended period of time after locking down Chapter 1's foundational elements. Chapter 2 reinforces the body motions and the weight-forward component, and it culminates with what I call "The Best Golf Swing Practice Drill of All Time". Work yourself sequentially and gradually through the chapter, and then commit yourself to that drill in Lesson 2.8. Learn it. Practice it. Master it. You can even use this partially abbreviated swing on the course and play quite well with it as it will provide plenty of distance. (It actually is the full swing minus just a couple of power accumulators.) Once you've got that down, you will be well prepared to move forward in the curriculum and well on your way towards taking ownership of YOUR swing!

2b) GOGP: This quick-start program is exactly as it sounds - it is designed to fast-track you out onto the course so you can have fun - and success - playing as you learn! Should you choose this path, everything in #1 above still applies, and as implied above in 2a you will still want to work through it sequentially and gradually, mastering each lesson before moving ahead to the next one. In this program, Drill #5 - The Flying Wedge is the one you'll want to park yourself on and nail down.

3) Also, as you progress always keep in mind the V1 Swing Video Analysis service, an effective and inexpensive service that I highly recommend to everyone in the school. I liken it to bringing your swing into the shop for a tune-up or minor repair. Scheduling one on a quarterly basis for preventive maintenance will do wonders for keeping things humming along nicely, and it's also a great tool for pinpointing and resolving any issues that arise. The process involves downloading the free V1 app and then submitting two videos to me through the app - one down-the-line (captured from your stance line, not the target line) and the other face-on. You'll find more information about the V1 Analysis halfway down this page on the Saguto.Golf site.

We look forward to hearing from you regularly in the Forum and to assisting you in building a consistent, low maintenance, powerful, body-friendly swing that will bring your enjoyment of this great game - and your handicap - to a new level!

TS

Welcome!!!!!

I'm relatively new , Feb of this year joined the academy and forum. Been playing since mid 70's and had some years like you till recent past. Being in the later season in life and been through the shiny new object chase at one point in my golf journey as you. I know I am home in this academy and forum. Stay focused and practice and build the feel and muscle memory.

This is pretty straight forward and removes all the extra minutia from the golf swing(my opinion).Makes it easier and repeatable.

Good swinging and welcome to the forum, great leader and group!